Tuesday, November 1, 2011

RECIPE MAKEOVER - HOT CHICKEN SALAD



Makeover Hot Chicken Salad Recipe


Makeover recipes by Healthy Cooking are great!

They take those yummy not so healthy hearty meals and make them
a lighter healthier version that you can feel good about serving your family
any given night.



  • 6 Servings
  • Prep: 25 min. Bake: 30 min.
  • 25 30 55

    Directions

    • In a small saucepan, whisk flour and milk until smooth. Bring to a boil over medium heat;cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat.
    • In a large bowl, whisk the yogurt, mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, onion and salt until smooth. Whisk in the milk mixture. Stir in the chicken, celery, water chestnuts, croutons and almonds.
    • Spoon into a 2-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Cover and bake at 350° for 25 minutes.
    • Combine bread crumbs and butter; stir in cheese. Sprinkle over casserole. Bake, uncovered, 5-10 minutes longer or until heated through and cheese is melted. Yield: 6 servings.
    Editor's Note: This recipe was tested with Land O'Lakes light stick butter.
    Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup equals 323 calories, 15 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 78 mg cholesterol, 592 mg sodium, 19 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 29 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 2-1/2 fat, 1 starch, 1 vegetable.

    Ingredients

    • 1-1/2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
    • 1/2 cup fat-free milk
    • 1/2 cup plain yogurt
    • 1/4 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
    • 1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream
    • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
    • 2 teaspoons grated onion
    • 1/2 teaspoon salt
    • 3 cups cubed cooked chicken breast
    • 1 cup chopped celery
    • 1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained and coarsely chopped
    • 1 cup seasoned salad croutons
    • 1/4 cup slivered almonds, chopped and toasted
    • 1 cup soft bread crumbs
    • 1 tablespoon reduced-fat butter, melted
    • 3/4 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese



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